Choosing between the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro and the Neat Bar Generation 2? Here's how they differ on room size, platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro if you want the one that costs $603 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Pick the Neat Bar Generation 2 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms) and also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet.
Side by side
| Barco ClickShare Bar Pro | Neat Bar Generation 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,187 | $4,790 |
| Rooms | Huddle, Small | Huddle, Small, Medium |
| Platforms | BYOD/USB | Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB |
| Mode | USB | Appliance + USB |
| Camera | 4K/1080p/720p at 30 fps, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV | Wide camera 50 MP, ƒ/2.8, 113° horizontal FOV |
| Zoom | — | 4x digital |
| Microphones | 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup | 5 mics in end-fire array + 4 tracking and sensor mics |
| Speakers | 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex | Speakerbox, opposing full range drivers |
| Power | — | Built-in 100-240V; in call 10-13W |
| Dimensions | 98 x 640 x 101 mm | 650 x 70 x 70 mm (25.59 x 2.76 x 2.76 in) |
| Weight | 2500 g | 1.7 kg (3.75 lb) |
| Warranty | 1 year; 5 years with SmartCare registration | — |
| Connections | Video output: 4K @ 30 Hz or 2 x 1080p @ 30 Hz; HDMI 1.4b or USB-C DP Alt Mode; Video input: USB-C DP Alt Mode, 4K @ 30 Hz; USB-C 3.1 (DP) to screen, USB-C 3.1 (DP) input, USB-A 2.0, Gigabit LAN, USB-C 2.0 (side) | Ports: Ethernet, 2 × HDMI-out, HDMI-in, USB-C (BYOD, dp.alt mode); Wireless: WiFi, Bluetooth (proximity join in Teams), ultrasonic sharing |
Specs are Barco and Neat's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: Barco ClickShare Bar Pro: 4K/1080p/720p at 30 fps, 3x zoom/ePTZ, 120° FOV. Neat Bar Generation 2: Wide camera 50 MP, ƒ/2.8, 113° horizontal FOV.
- Microphones: Barco ClickShare Bar Pro: 6 beamforming MEMS, up to 4 m (13 ft) pickup. Neat Bar Generation 2: 5 mics in end-fire array + 4 tracking and sensor mics.
- Pickup: about 13 ft for the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro vs 16 ft for the Neat Bar Generation 2.
- Speakers: Barco ClickShare Bar Pro: 2 x 10 W stereo, full duplex. Neat Bar Generation 2: Speakerbox, opposing full range drivers.
- Platforms: the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro lists BYOD/USB; the Neat Bar Generation 2 lists Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro if you want the one that costs $603 less and is sized for smaller rooms, so you don't pay for range you won't use. Best for huddle and small rooms, with BYOD/USB. See the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro
- Choose the Neat Bar Generation 2 if you want the one that covers bigger rooms (up to medium rooms), also supports Teams, Zoom and Google Meet and runs meetings on its own with no room PC (appliance mode). Best for huddle, small and medium rooms, with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet and BYOD/USB. See the Neat Bar Generation 2
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Still deciding? Read the Barco ClickShare Bar Pro guide and the Neat Bar Generation 2 guide, see ClickShare Bar Pro alternatives and Bar Generation 2 alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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